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Red Wolf Associates provides engineering, analysis, and complementary services for the nuclear industry, including the legacy fleet, small modular reactor (SMR) developers, and advanced reactor developers. The team is compromised of highly experienced professionals with decades of experience and expertise succeeding in supporting complex and high-stakes projects. This support spans a wide range of roles, responsibility, and disciplines including safety analysis, thermal-hydraulics, design engineering and equipment qualification and testing. We have a strong commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, and client satisfaction. The principals and management provide a unique perspective on how to successfully lead diverse engineering teams when efficiency and schedule are paramount. During its 15 years of existence, the vast majority of the firm’s projects have been completed under fixed price contracts, requiring management to successfully manage the scope, schedule, and cost for Red Wolf Associates to support the nuclear industry.

Capabilities

Red Wolf Associates capabilities for supporting The Nuclear Company include:

Engineering Analysis

• Transient / Safety Analysis

• Expertise in advanced simulation tools such as GOTHIC, RELAP, TRACE and SAS4A/SASSYS1 for accident analysis.

• Thermal Hydraulics
  • Subject matter expertise in GOTHIC and RELAP thermo-fluid analysis, including fluid-structure interactions and structural evaluation.
• Radiological Dose
  • SME in RADTRAD and other dose analysis tools, including supporting tools for core inventory source term development (e.g., ORIGEN), atmospheric dispersion (e.g., ARCON and PAVAN), shine dose analysis (e.g., MicroShield and MCNP).
• Equipment Qualification

• Addressing harsh environment conditions, including radiation, thermal extremes, and seismic events.
• Methods Development
• Methodology and analysis methods development under RG 1.203, NEI 18-04, etc.

Design Engineering

• Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Mechanical, Electrical, and I&C

• Addressing power uprates and license renewals with technical and design changes.

Programs Engineering

• Equipment Qualification
  • 10CFR50.49 Equipment Qualification program development and maintenance
  • EQ Master List development
  • EQ documentation development and maintenance
• Maintenance

Regulatory/Licensing Support

• Preparing and auditing licensing documentation, including Licensing Amendment Requests (LARs).
• Representation at NRC briefings, public meetings, and technical audits.

Project Management

• Managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams for large-scale projects.
• Leading equipment requalification efforts for aging nuclear plants and upgrades.
• Coordinating design change packages (DCPs) and managing their lifecycle.
• Oversight of vendor contracts to ensure compliance with project requirements and timelines.
• In-depth involvement in material selection and system integration for critical plant systems.

Testing & Procurement Engineering

• Expertise in IEEE-323 and IEEE-344 dynamic seismic testing and qualification.
• Test specification development, test plan development, and vendor oversight.
• Development of custom test fixtures and performing vibration and shock testing.
• Expertise in commercial-grade dedication (CGD) and qualification of electrical/I&C components.
• Life cycle management for critical electrical and mechanical components in aging nuclear plants.

Tooling and Software Development

• Development and validation of safety-related software applications under nuclear quality assurance programs.
• Managing software like RADTRAD, EQDB, and bespoke packages for regulatory compliance and risk evaluation.

Services

Specific engineering services offered include:

Engineering Consulting

• Providing strategic advice for legacy, SMR, and advanced nuclear facilities and designs.
• Addressing technical challenges, regulatory compliance, and operational enhancements.

Regulatory Support

• Preparation and review of licensing documents, compliance reports, and audit responses.
• Assisting clients in navigating regulatory landscapes and implementing corrective actions.

Project Management

• Managing all aspects of engineering projects, from initial design to execution and closeout.
• Ensuring adherence to quality assurance standards and regulatory frameworks.

Dynamic Testing and Qualification

• Performing seismic, environmental, and dynamic testing for equipment qualification.
• Providing structural and stress analysis for safety-critical components.

Advanced Computational Analysis

• Leveraging state-of-the-art tools for accident simulation, risk assessment, and design optimization.
• Developing proprietary software and models for unique industry challenges.

Quality Assurance Programs

• Developing and maintaining QA frameworks for software, hardware, and operational systems.
• Conducting independent verification and validation (IV&V) to ensure reliability.